Many students complete the MJLS degree through online learning; if you live locally, you may select from a mix of online and on-campus courses. All students participate in a weeklong summer residential seminar, held on campus, during the course of their studies. As part of the course of study, students take eight credits of text courses which require one hour of synchronous study with a fellow student.

Degree Requirements

Basic Hebrew reading

Completion of 31 credits, detailed below:

Course

Credits

Jewish History and Culture

6

Texts of Jewish History and Culture*

8

Summer Weeklong Residential Seminar

3

Selection of four 3-credit Jewish Culture Electives

12

Graduate research seminar

2

* These courses include one hour of study each week with a study partner.

Admission Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Application Requirements

Completed application and fee

Official transcripts of all previous undergraduate and graduate study

Two letters of recommendation

Two essays

Interview, in-person or by phone

Application Deadline

Application deadlines are May 15 for fall admission, with a priority date of March 1, and Nov. 15 for spring admission. Extensions are granted on a case-by-case basis, though financial aid awards may be more limited for late applications.